Measure and Analyze Total Factor Productivity Index in Automotive Industry : Case Study : Kerman Motor Assembles Saloon

Abstract

Changes in Successive periods of each country's GDP indicates the level of economic growth and prosperity, and growth could accelerate economic growth and social welfare. with respect to the necessity and importance of development in automotive sector across national industry and economy on one hand, and the necessity of measuring the performance of this industry one the other hand for planning so as to improve efficiency, productivity and competitiveness of productions in this sector, this study aiming at measuring and analyzing total factor productivity index in automotive industry (case study: Kerman motor Assemble saloon) using data envelopment analysis package and Malmquist productivity index, has been carried out. Essential statistics were gathered using documentary studies, interviews and meetings with experts in each unit. Extract Malmquist productivity index after homogenization of Statistics collected in four inputs and one output in 14 periods of time was carried out. Research findings showed that changes in productivity in assemble unit with aobut 0.914 was reduced. Meanwhile, mean of changes in technology showed technical performance with an ascending trend. In sake of Malmquist productivity index, Assemble saloon had the worst situation compared to all three units. Eventually, quantitative findings and analysis of qualtiative results of barriers and difficulties existing in units, applied and research suggestions to improve performance of these units were given to managers, scholars and politicians.